8 Days
Duration
8/10
Physicality
Bangalore India
Location
12+
Age

Bangalore - Goa - Bandipur – Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Bangalore (7 Nights / 8 Days)

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Bangalore International Airport
INCLUDED
Airfare Accommodations
Local transportation Professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees
Guide gratuity
1

Day 01: Bangalore

15:00 hours

Arrive Taj West End to proceed for the check-in formalities at the hotel followed by the Hi-Tea at Banquet Hall at 16:00.

17:00 hours

Proceed for the presentation on do’s and dont’s for The Golden Chariot tour followed by a visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art gallery. Conclude the tour with a cultural show.

19:00 hours

Arrive at Yeshwantpur railway station to a traditional Aarti and Tikka with floral garlands.

21:00 hours

Departure time for The Golden Chariot train, dinner will be served on board.

Meal summary

Dinner is included and will be served in our restaurant car.

2

Day 02: Bandipur / Kabini

08:00 hours

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board.

10:00 hours

Disembark from train and embark on journey to the Bandipur National Park, Kabini.

13:00 hours

Arrive at the Jungle Lodge followed by lunch.

14:00 hours

Embark on boat safari across the jungles followed by the wildlife film Viewing.

20:00 hours

Dinner and overnight stay at jungle lodge.

3

Day 03: Kabini - Mysore

06:30 hours

Embark on boat safari across the jungles.

09:30 hours

Departure to Mysore after breakfast.

11:30 hours

Transfer back to Golden Chariot.

13:00 hours

Lunch will be served on board The Golden Chariot.

15:00 hours

Sightseeing tour of Mysore and Srirangapatna.

19:00 hours

Arrive at the Lalitha Mahal Palace for dinner followed by a cultural performance.

22:00 hours

Transfer back to Golden Chariot.

Meal summary

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

4

Day 04: Hassan

06:00 hours

Proceed towards Hassan aboard the train.

08:15 hours

Arrive at Hassan railway station.

09:00 hours

Depart for Shravanabelagola.

11:00 hours

Visit to Brihadeeshwara Temple, built in the 10th century by Raja Chola.
It is considered to be artistically the most perfect of Dravidian temples.

13:00 hours

Lunch will be served on board train.

15:00 hours

Leave for exploring Belur and Halebid.

19:15 hours

Transfer back to Golden Chariot to relax and enjoy on-board facilities.

19:45 hours

Departure time for The Golden Chariot train and dinner will be served
on board.

Meal summary

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

5

Day 05: Hospet - Hampi - Hospet

06:00 hours

Arrive at Hospet.

07:00 hours

Breakfast onboard the luxury train.

08:30 hours

Depart for sightseeing in Hampi.

13:00 hours

Lunch on board Golden Chariot.

16:30 hours

Sightseeing tour of Vittala Temple (The Stone Chariot).

20:00 hours

Return to train for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal summary

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

6

Day 06: Badami

05:00 hours

Golden Chariot leaves for Badami.

07:30 hours

Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.

08:30 hours

Arrive Badami.

08:40 hours

Sightseeing trip to Badami Caves and Pattadakal.

13:30 hours

Lunch will be served on board train.

14:00 hours

Departure time for The Golden Chariot train.

Meal summary

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

7

Day 07: Goa

09:30 hours

Breakfast on board Golden Chariot.

10:00 hours

Sightseeing trip across Goa.

12:15 hours

Visit Portuguese house, Goa market etc.

19:15 hours

Transfer back to Golden Chariot followed by the dinner on board.

21:00 hours

Departure time for The Golden Chariot train.

Meal summary

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

8

Day 08: Disembark in Goa – Bangalore

Breakfast on board Golden Chariot. Arrive Bangalore and de-board the train Golden Chariot.